On this date: Then-U.S. Rep. Bill Nelson launches on shuttle Columbia
On Jan. 12, 1986, shuttle Columbia lifted off on the final successful shuttle mission before the Challenger disaster.
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Katy’s Byron Nelson, a UNC signee, excited for Bill Belichick era at Chapel Hill
Four days after Nelson confirmed his pledge to UNC, to which he had verbally committed following an official visit in late June, legendary coach Bill Belichick was named Brown’s successor.
On this date: U.S. Rep. Nelson launches onboard space shuttle Columbia
On this date in 1986, Congressman Bill Nelson launches onboard Columbia on the final successful shuttle flight before the ...